Reviews
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April 25, 2014
Indie/CCM artist Kerrie Roberts has just released her EP titled 'Come Back to Life'. Check out the review.
Stellar Kart - Frozen EP
Stellar Kart have released their new EP, with three cover songs from the Disney movie, 'Frozen'. Check out the review.
April 24, 2014
Michael Sweet - I'm Not Your Suicide
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet releases his latest solo album, "I'm Not Your Suicide." The hook? This one is also tied to his latest auto-biographical work "Honestly." Both release May 6th. Here is the review of the album portion of that one-two punch.
April 23, 2014
Let//Go - Let//Go EP
Hardcore band Let//Go have released their debut, self titled, independent EP. Released late last year, let's take a look at what the guys from Minnesota have to offer. Check out the review here.
The Beautiful Gate - We All Need Jesus
The Beautiful Gate, a ministry by missionary to Guatemala Dan Ucherek, have released their first album, 'We All Need Jesus'. Here is the review.
April 20, 2014
Sarah Reeves - Acoustic Worship Covers Vol. 1
Indie worship artist Sarah Reeves has released a 14 track covers worship album in March 2014. Check out the review.
April 19, 2014
Phil Wickham - The Ascension (Deluxe Edition)
Phil Wickham has released the deluxe edition of his 2013 album, The Ascension. Check out the review.
April 17, 2014
Francesca Battistelli - If We're Honest (Deluxe Edition)
Francesca Battistelli releases her 3rd album, 'If We're Honest', on April 22nd, featuring hit single 'Write Your Story' and other standouts like 'Giants Fall', 'Holy Spirit', 'He Knows My Name' and the title track. Check out the review.
April 16, 2014
Beth Hazel Farris - EP No. 1
Beth Hazel Farris, a new artist from New Orleans, has released her debut EP, simply titled EP No. 1, featuring 'Follow Me', recently recorded by Casting Crowns on their album Thrive. Check out the review.
April 15, 2014
No Punk Influences - Fight Within
After their recent signing to Thumper Punk Records, No Punk Influences brings us their newest effort, "Fight Within." With a raw, passionate sound, this release is sure to satisfy old school punk rockers. Check out the review here.
April 14, 2014
False Idle - California Or Bust EP
When punk goes acoustic, I get pretty pumped about it.
Chasing Light - I AM
The band stakes a claim to point everyone towards Christ, and I believe that's exactly what they've done with this collection of songs.
Rapture Ruckus - Invader Vol. I
A review of the latest offering from Rapture Ruckus.
April 13, 2014
Jessa Anderson - Whole
Jessa Anderson is back with a brand new album- this time done independently rather than on BEC Recordings. Here is the review of 'Whole', featuring standouts songs like 'Idols', the title track, and 'Everything'.
April 11, 2014
Shawn McDonald - Brave
Shawn McDonald releases his new album 'Brave' on April 15th, his first full length studio album in 3 years, featuring a remastered 'Through it All' and singles 'The End of the Day' and 'We Are Brave'. Check out the review.
April 9, 2014
The Remission Flow - Rhythms Of Grace
Remission Flow leaves me conflicted: Rhythm Of Grace still has vestiges of the cliché riddled CCM that drove me away from most mainstream worship acts, but they have a spark of creativity and a refreshing purpose behind their music that sets them far from the madding crowd.
April 8, 2014
Chayah Miranda - No Other Way
New CCM/pop artist Chayah Miranda releases her debut album 'No Other Way' on April 15th, featuring singles like 'Let Go', 'He Loves Me' and 'Higher'. Check out the review.
Watchers and Hunters - Cruel World
After a bit of an upheaval in 2010, California metalcore band, Watchers and Hunters are reformed and have released their new full length record "Cruel World." Read the review here.
April 6, 2014
Gardienne - Walking Trees EP
Kansas City indie-pop singer Gardienne's Walking Trees EP is polished in the best way, balancing performative pop with indie artistry.
Michael McCully - Pangram
Pangram is an instrumental concept album which lives up to its namesake, borrowing pieces from a plethora of genres. Read on for the full review.
Merise - Reflection of You
Australian artist Merise has released her newest album, 'Reflection of You'. Here is the review.
April 4, 2014
Coopertheband - Kings
With a debut as strong as “Kings”, everything to come is extremely promising.
A Feast For Kings - Hell On Earth
"AFFK certainly is not a retread of UnderOath or other worn sounds. They blaze their own trail. In many ways, they are what August Burns Red recently laid down the gauntlet for bands to be; they are unique, passionate, heavy, and something entirely their own. If Hell on Earth is a taste of things to come, fans will certainly be left craving more."
April 2, 2014
MercyMe - Welcome To The New
MercyMe release their brand new studio album 'Welcome To The New' on April 8th, featuring their hit song 'Shake', and other standouts like 'Flawless', 'Greater', 'Wishful Thinking' and 'Finish What He Started'. Check out the review.
April 1, 2014
Kye Kye- Fantasize
Read my review of the sophomoric effort that most bands can only dream of
Mikeschair - All Or Nothing
CCM/pop quintet Mikeschair have released their new album 'All or Nothing' on April 1st, featuring hit songs 'People Like Me', 'All I Can Do' and 'This is Our Moment'. Check out the review.
Nazarene - Heart & Mind
A review of Nazarene's debut EP, Heart & Mind.
March 31, 2014
Green River Ordinance- Kicking Up Dust Tour
Have you ever raved about a band’s live performance to a friend?
Then the band comes to town and you and your friend get tickets to go and you get a little panicky because you are no longer certain that the band is as fantastic as you remember?
No? Really? Just me, huh?
The first time I saw Green River Ordinance was years ago when they opened for NEEDTOBREATHE. Their 20 minute set impressed me enough to buy the EP and tell a bunch of my friends about this band from Texas.… Continued →
Son Lux - Lanterns
One of the most overlooked records of 2013 is Lanterns by producer/composer Son Lux. It is beautiful, haunting, and thrilling in ways most music cannot be.
March 30, 2014
Jonny Diaz - Let It Fly
Jonny Diaz releases his first album on Centricity Music on April 8th, featuring his hit song 'Scars'. Check out the review.































